Archives for: "February 2014"
Sambar
- February
- 7
Tonight I made Sambar, the traditional spicy lentil soup. Too bad I didn't have it earlier to go wuth the dosas.
The preparation was a little extra work because I needed tamarind pulp which takes some effort to make. You have to soak the dried tamarind… more »
Besan Puda
- February
- 7
This is a vegan dish that is gluten free. The flour is from lentils and rice rather than traditional grains. It's pretty healthy because it also has zucchini in it and some spices.
These cook much like pancakes but they don't rise at all. I set the temp… more »
Palak Paneer
- February
- 7
Today I made Palak Paneer. The recipe was much different than the last palak dish I made. This recipe did not use any onion or garlic. The main spices were cumin seed, turmeric and coriander.
It's not the healthiest dish, the paneer cheese is made from… more »
Aloo Methi
- February
- 4
Today's dish is Aloo Methi. The potatoes have lots of starch but they are so good. I guess I'll have to bike a few extra miles to burn the calories off.
The recipe I used came from Sailu's Kitchen. I modified it a little to taste and also made a much la… more »
Specialized S-Works Road Shoes
- February
- 3
It's finally time for a new pair of road shoes. When I got back on my bike in the Fall of 2011 I bought a pair of Specialized Expert shoes. I've replaced the cleats a few times and recently replaced the Boa laces (under warranty. Structurally the shoes… more »